CVE-2026-60742

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Remote Code Execution in PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools

Publication date: 2026-08-18

Last updated on: 2026-08-21

Assigner: Oracle

Description

Vulnerability in the PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools product of Oracle PeopleSoft (component: PIA Core Technology). Supported versions that are affected are 8.61-8.63. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.1 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

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Published

2026-08-18

Last Modified

2026-08-21

Generated

2026-09-08

AI Q&A

2026-08-19

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-07

NVD

CVE-2026-60742

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
oracle	peoplesoft_enterprise_peopletools	From 8.61 (inc) to 8.63 (inc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-306	The product does not perform any authentication for functionality that requires a provable user identity or consumes a significant amount of resources.
CWE-284	The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.

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Executive Summary

This is a vulnerability in Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools versions 8.61-8.63. It allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to potentially take over the system. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.1, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Detection Guidance

Detection of CVE-2026-60742 requires checking for vulnerable versions of Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools (8.61-8.63). Inspect system logs for unusual HTTP traffic patterns or unauthorized access attempts to PeopleSoft components. Verify installed versions using PeopleSoft administration tools or database queries.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to gain full control of the PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools system. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, modification or deletion of critical information, and disruption of services.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or disclosure of personal or sensitive data, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements. Organizations using affected versions may face compliance violations, legal penalties, and reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest Oracle Critical Patch Update for PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools versions 8.61-8.63 to address the vulnerability. Ensure network access controls restrict HTTP access to trusted sources only. Monitor for unusual activity in PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools components.

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